Raymond Lovato, a man from Albuquerque, was shot and killed on September 25, 2020, in the city’s northwest area. His death was recorded among that day’s gun fatalities and drew the attention of local investigators trying to piece together what happened and who was responsible.

Detectives eventually focused on Jesus Torres as the suspect and prosecutors charged him in Lovato’s killing. The case went to trial in September 2023; after days of testimony the judge declared a mistrial when jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict. Authorities signaled an intent to retry the case and referred to digital evidence they said linked Torres to the crime.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on September 25, 2020, or has information about Raymond Lovato’s movements that day, please come forward to assist the investigation.